UGC NET CSE | December 2008 | Part 2 | Question: 25

Question

Which one of the following describes correctly a static variable?

• A. It cannot be initialized
• B. It is initialized once at the commencement of execution and cannot be changed at run time
• C. It retains its value during the life of the program
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C.

It can be initialized at compile time itself.

It can be changed at runtime.

It retains its value during the life of the program, and most importantly a unique value is retained throughout the program.

Answer 2

It retains its value during the life of the program